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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-11-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1971, AT 2:00 P. M. , AT 5780 EL CAFlINO REAL , CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P. M. by President Maerkl e with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann, and Mac Leod answering roll call. Director Kelly was absent. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Bob Neely, City of Carlsbad Water Department Superintendent, was also present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Minutes Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1971 were approved with the cor- rection of Resolution No. 268 to Resolution No. 269. City of Legal Counsel reported that on fol1 owing through on the letter received Carl sbad from Pr. J. Arnold , City Manager, the Water Committee had held two meet- i ngs and have prepared a 1 etter and rep1 i es to the questions that were asked by Mr. Arnold in his letter to Legal Counsel. Copies of the letter and an- swers were passed out to the Directors for study. The Board reviewed in detail the letter and answers and agreed that the Mater Committee had done a very good job. Legal Counsel will send out the letter and answers to Mr. Arnold. Chestnut Ave. The Manager informed the Board that he had received an inquiry & Valley St. from Mr. Hunter Cook, City Engineer, as to the possi bi 1 i ty of the Val ve District installing a 14” gate valve on Chestnut Avenue at Valley Street. The Manager pointed out that with the 14” gate valve in- stalled at this location, the City would have more flexibility in operating their water system and he would like to work out an arrangement to make this a joint proj- ect with the City , with the District furnishing the man power and the 14” gate valve from inventory. The estimated cost of the project would be around $1,200.00, exclu- sive of the valve. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, the Board approved the instal lation Qf the 14’l gate valve at Chestnut Avenue and Valley street. Chestnut Ave. The Manager informed the Board that Mr. Win Pri day, Director of Meter Publ i c Works for the City of Carl sbad, had called and asked that Sheffler Driveway to a new location at Kelly Drive on El Camino Real 6 This move was originally suggested by the District in connection with the preliminary service area established some months ago. The new location is within the City Service Area but since the City has not signed the agreement, the other a1 ternative would be to move the meter with a modified agreement so that the City work will not be jeopard- ized. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the matter was turned over to the Water Commit- tee to make negotiations with the City and take any action the Committee deems necessary. San Diego The Manager informed the Board that the Water Authority has called County Water a meeting of all operating heads for November 17, 1971 and since Authority that is the date of the next regular meeting of the Board, he has asked John Henley, John Pierce and Ray Moodside to represent the District at that time. Publ i c Randal 1 Mi tchell informed the Board that the display is now in the Relations Carlsbad Branch of the Oceanside Federal Savings and Loan Association and will be there unti 1 November 19, 1973. and then will be put up at the Carlsbad Library. There will also be a feature story in the local paper this week. Personnel The Manager informed the Board that he had a meeting with the Personnel After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the hiring of Neil Jackson for the posi- tion of Construction Inspector, at a salary of $800.00 a month commencing October 25, 1971. I I the District proceed with moving the Chestnut Avenue meter at 1 Committee and discussed the new position of Construction Inspector. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the position of Construction Inspector as presented. The Manager informed the Board that the Personnel Committee is looking into the matter of a pay increase for Mr. Andy Anson. It may be possible that he can be reclassified or promoted. I Legal Counsel's Report: Anti-Trust Leqal Counsel reported that the District has received a check in the Pipe Suit amiunt of $1 ,l41'.26 as annual payment by United Concrete Pipe Corpora- tion and U. S. Industries, Inc. Annexations Legal Counsel reported that he and the Manager had attended the LAFCO and South Carlsbad Annexation No. 1.12 had been approved by LAFCO. Agreements have been prepared and executed by the City stating that the District will continue to serve the water. These agreements will be sent to LAFCO. The Agreement for South Carlsbad Annexation No. 1.13 has been executed. The agreement for the Alga Road Pipe line has been signed by La Costa. meeting on November 1, 1971 and the South Carlsbad Annexation No. 1.11 - Resolution The Legal Counsel informed the Board that in order to comply with the No. 270 new Government Code regarding holidays, he has prepared a resolution. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 270 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING THE NEW HOLIDAYS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT CODE NUMBERED 270" was adopted by the following vote: AYES : DIRECTORS: Carmichael , Engelmann, Maerkle, Mac Leod NOES : DIRECTORS : None I ABSENT: DIRECTORS: Kelly General Manager ' s Report: Alga Road The Manager informed the Board that the District is out for bids and Transmission bid opening is set for two weeks from today, November 17, 1971. The Main pipe has been ordered, with delivery date fron! seven to ten weeks. La Costa The Manager informed the Board that he had inspected the project yes- Reservoir terday and more compaction is needed. Benton Engineering is doing a7 1 the testing and the Manager has been in contact with Mr. Briggs who is ready to proceed with the landscaping. Mr. Briggs is looking for sites where he can propagate his small plants and, since it will be a few years before the second tank will be built, the Manager will check this matter out with Mr. Briggs and see if a mutually agreeable arrangement can be worked out. I Squi res The Manager reported that he has received a report from Fugro Inc. on Dam the exploratory work and is very pleased with what they have found re- Addition garding the reservoir foundation si te. A complete report wi 11 be sub- of advanced payment to Mrs. Dawson for her taxes, the District could open a long term escrow, while easement matters are worked out, with authorization to release part of the money to Mrs. Dawson, and balance on completion of escrow. The Board will make a decision on this matter at a later date. Headquarters The Manager reported that he has heard from Mr. John Mamaux and Project will be going into escrow on the exchange of property. Escrow will Branch, and he is now getting together plans and bids for the necessary work in front of the District Headquarters. The Manager is also having a sign made for in front of the District Office that will be illuminated in the evening. mitted to the Board. The Manager informed the Board that on the matter be with the Oceanside Federal Savings and Loan Association, Carlsbad Meeting November 3, 1971 -2- Cal dwell The Manager reported that he has received word from the City Ranch that the City will provide the Caldwell Ranch with a temporary Water Service water connection until the District facilities are installed. The Manager informed the Board that the District had two leaks in the past week, one at the A1 Ian Kelly residence and another on El Camino Real , south of the Air- port Road. The Manager informed the Board that the work crew received a citation for 1 ack of shoring and not wearing hard hats. This inspector is reti ring this month and will be conducting seminars on safety and the Manager will check into this for the crew. Water The Manager informed the Board that the water statistics for the Statistics month of October, 1971 show a total production of 885.0 acre feet I with an apparent loss of 40.3 acre feet or 5% per cent loss. Del i nquent A 1 isting of the del inquent accounts as of November 3, 1971 was Accounts reviewed by the Board. Superintendent I s Report: The Manager read a report submitted by the Superintendent's office stating that the flow from the Authority has been increased to 12.0 cfs and the lake level is 500.0. The crew increased the water pressure at the May Company Vault at the requestof the City of Carlsbad Water Department. The crew found one broken meter, the small side of the State Beach meter, this past week. The Manager informed the Board that Ray Nance and Andy Anson should be commended for doing a good job with the two leaks during the absence of Superintendent Henley. Financial The Manager informed the Board that Mrs. Simpson will be mailing Report out the financi a1 report for the first three months in a few days. Announcements/Correspondence: Letter from VID regarding the proposed rules and regulations for water control monitoring. The Manager has reviewed these and it is in 1 ine with what the District is now doing. John Hen1 ey attended the pub1 i c hearing at Fresno, Calif. Announcement that the Special Districts Advisory Committee has adopted by-laws and are now functioning and copies have been sent to LAFCO. The Manager reminded the Board that the deadline for reservations for the conven- tion in San Diego, November 30, through December 3, 1971 is November 19, 1971. Thank you note from Mr. & Mrs. S. 6. Lieb, winner of the contest at the Industrial Fair at El Camino Plaza. Announcement of the opening of the Security Pacific National Bank's new building on October 25, 1971. Purchase Orders : Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of a 12 Passenger Van and a Dump Truck from Wayne Gossett Ford for a total of $9,119.60, including tax, as Wayne Gossett Ford was the low bidder. Speci a1 Accounts : Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Randal 1 Mitchell for the month of October, 1971 in the amount of $250.00 and expenses in connection with the Industrial Fair in the amount of $322.59 for a total of $572.59. 1 B Meeting November 3, 1971 -3- I Upon motion of Director Carmichae? , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota for services for the month of October, 1971 as follows: General Manager’s Office $1,104.00 and Engineering Proj- ects $430.00 for a total of $1,534.00. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Jack Y. Kubota in the amount of $2,792 .OO for work in connection with Squires Dam addition No. 2. Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the State Department of Mater Resources in the amount of $190.00 annual fee on Squires Dam. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks No. 5949 through October 23, 1971 through November 3, 1971. Resolution Legal Counsel informed the Board that an error had been made in No. 270 Resolution No. 270 and he would have the Resolution retyped. The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:OO P. M. checks No. 5971 in the amount of $18,470.06 covering the period I ATTEST : & Secretary Omrd of Directors 1 Meeting November 3, 1971 -4-